5 best and 5 worst places to live in GA? (Atlanta, Columbus: homeowners insurance, lawyer)

[wvgdavis]

I don't know why anyone would assume that just because a school is small it would be "sub-par". My son goes to Emerson Elementary in Emerson, Georgia and it is a GREAT school. It's small enough that the students get excellent attention from the teachers, everyone knows everyone else, and the teachers and staff sincerely care about the students. Emerson Elementary has earned a number of awards for being an outstanding school. A large school with lots of money is nothing next to a small school with caring and able teachers. Personally, I have lived in Cobb County and sent a daughter through Cobb County schools. They are overcrowded and have a higher percentage of trouble makers. I would not move back into Cobb County, given the choice. Yes, there are many good schools in CC. But you have to judge each one individually. AND I am originally from Michigan and have not found Emerson to be any more "southern" than anyplace else in the south. DUH! Small towns does not equal small minds.

[jorhyne]

Worst place is Jesup, Ga. That town is deplorable. Only stores in town is a Wal Mart and a Harvey's. The Cops are Nazis. No culture, or anything to do. That would be a prison sentence living in that town.

[DisgustaTruth]

Been through Jesup a few times and it never really made a great impression on me.. Hinesville is pretty deplorable too.. especially since it is practically a ghost town with the military deployments in Iraq. I guess it is to seperate the small towns from the larger towns.. Cities with 50K plus residents and places with fewer than that.
For the larger towns... Albany, Augusta, and Macon rank at the top in the WORST categories... Jesup would probably be high on the list for worst small towns.

[forresthills]

The culture there is southern living. Its an attitude. Jesup was one of the first police departments in the state to have 911. I use to work there in probation. like most small towns there "aint enough folks" to establish anything meaningful in what is recognized as culture to the rest of the world. Thats why we have the big cities.

[ATLCOL1]

Best:

1) Atlanta
2) Columbus
3) Savannah
4)LaGrange
5) Athens

Worst:

1) Augusta
2) Macon
3) Albany
4) Valdosta
5) College Park

[kckelso]

I must agree with your observation concerning Savannah. Prior to moving down here we heard rave reviews about this city. We were very disappointed when we arrived here. It is a very dirty city and not very friendly. Aside from the riverfront and a couple of museums there really is no reason to be here. Its an ok place to visit--that's about it.

[Scraper Enthusiast]

My opinion

5 Best:

1. North Fulton County
2. Cherokee County
3. Fayette County/Peachtree City
4. Wilmington Island
5. East Cobb County

5 Worst:

1. Southside Atlanta city proper
2. S. Dekalb
3. Clayton County
4. Chamblee
5. Albany

[Susan Church]

Roswell Ga Hands down the best. Stay on the West side of 400, great schools, wonderful parks and recreation, close to lakes, rivers, Mountians. Plenty of diversity socially just feels like home when you are here.

[Scraper Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Susan Church

Roswell Ga Hands down the best. Stay on the West side of 400, great schools, wonderful parks and recreation, close to lakes, rivers, Mountians. Plenty of diversity socially just feels like home when you are here.

West Roswell isn't very diverse, racially, compared to many other parts of metro Atlanta, and it is that which makes the place desirable.

The data is out there which shows that low crime and high-performing schools are associated with white areas. Check out "The Color of Crime" for crime stats. Check out information on the Bell Curve and race, as it relates to IQ.

There's also the idea of community, and being able to live in an area where people look like yourself. Furthermore, Roswell has been majority white since its founding. Shouldn't it stay so?

[gina martell]

I lived in Lee County , ga many years ago. I was actually there in 7 8 and 9th grade and attended Lee County High school. Although I was young..I really did love it but have heard reports that is becoming very racist and not a safe place to be. I was very sad because I loved Lee county, but you know how rumours are. All in all though, Atlanta or Georgia I feel is a nicer place to live than Miami right now. I moved to Miami and have lived there for many years. Drugs are everywhere..even in Georgia so I dont know what the answer is as to where to go.
I am a single mom and would like to find a good place to raise my six year old. I guess the key really is, no matter where you go, it's not going to be perfect. You just have to be a very involved parent and really alert to what's going on in your childs life. I am that way but you know, it'd be nice to know that you dont have to worry about so many potential problems for your child.